Kylie Minogue thinks of her U.S. fan base as something akin to a secret society — in the best possible way. Some might turn that phrase to say Minogue is a well-kept secret in the United States. Now that she’s touring behind her album “Aphrodite,” pop fans can understand why the Grammy-Award-winning Minogue has receive countless awards, sold more than 60 million albums and has sold-out world tours.
“You represent why I’m coming back to the States to do performances,” Minogue said. “There is kind of a group of supporters there that have been with me for a long time. There’s a weird level of success for me in the States compared to other territories. … I’m so thrilled to be able to come back and share that kind of history with you. Sometimes it feels like you’re a member of a secret society … in a good way.”
| Onstage |
| Kylie Minogue |
| When: 8 p.m. Saturday |
| Where: Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax |
| Details: $55, $85, $125; 202-397-SEAT; ticketmaster.com |
Expect that society to add many more members thanks to the excitement and splendor of Minogue’s shows that have won rave reviews in Europe and elsewhere. She’ll also most certainly draw fans who want to hear her dip into her extensive song catalog as well as perform newer songs, such as “All the Lovers,” a single scheduled to be released in June.
Reports from other countries note the concerts are feasts for the senses.
“We are bringing everything we can squeeze into the venues,” said Minogue of U.S. arena constraints that have forced her to not completely replicate her shows performed abroad. “There are so many different elements. It is a massive spectacle. The stage is mesmerizing; it is so technically advanced. I genuinely think that the best part is the emotion within the room. However we create that emotion, it doesn’t really matter. It’s that we get to it.”
Think of Minogue’s performance style of something akin to a prism that can be viewed in multiple ways. For Minogue that means the audience – such as those at her tour opening at London’s massive 02 Arena, may see her show as straight pop with all the trimmings, an exercise in pushing various gender boundaries, or a multidimensional extravaganza akin to Broadway combined with Las Vegas.
Whatever the fans’ viewpoints, Minogue is a master at mixing the new with the classic, such as her 2001 hit “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” which is a show staple.
“When it lifted off, and spoke to so many people, it was incredible,” she said of the hits.
The same is true of Minogue herself, of course.
